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DU03 VCZ

2003 Land Rover Discovery

Silver Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

78,913 mi
Last recorded78,913 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Land Rover Discovery100,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 VCZ
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 78,913 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 77,669 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 76,659 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 76,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of inner wheel arch (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner wheel arch behind suspension bag (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (Marked with yellow chalk) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Lower chassis (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Front of inner wheel arch (Marked with yellow chalk) (6.2.2 (d) (i))

General surface corrosion to whole chassis

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut tower (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 75,559 miles

Nearside Front inner arch corroded near ABS pump

Nearside Rear inner arch corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear inner arch corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2022 74,440 miles

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper support (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch by abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 74,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached front bumper support (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security arch by abs pump (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 73,201 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Rear track rod end. (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front mud flap bracket corroded.

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arms-front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside rear wheel arch/quarter panel support bracket corroded.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 71,945 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 70,738 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 69,423 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 69,412 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 68,054 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 66,892 miles

ACE system has been disconnected but still has some components present

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

corrosion within 30 cm of ABS pump but not considered excessive

corrosion within 30cm of brake master cylinder but not considered excessive

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

underside corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2016 66,892 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

ACE system has been disconnected but still has some components present

Body has slight corrosion all (6.1.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre outer wall perished

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre outer wall perished

corrosion within 30 cm of ABS pump but not considered excessive

corrosion within 30cm of brake master cylinder but not considered excessive

engine covers fitted

oil leak

rear diff oil leak

underside corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2015 65,545 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,658 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 58,096 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

brakes pull slight to left

Pass 21 Feb 2012 53,238 miles

Front Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

exaust corroded front to rear

Pass 22 Feb 2011 47,709 miles

Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 42,233 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust corroding

multiple stone chips to windscreen

offside suspension pipes corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2009 35,638 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,760 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 24,917 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 17,846 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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DU03 VCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery in Silver with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

Across all 2003 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 100,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DU03 VCZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 23 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DU03 VCZ is a 2003 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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